As a Senior Data Scientist in the OneDemand Forecasting team, you will contribute to developing large-scale forecasting systems by designing and enhancing models that analyze data across various item, store, and location combinations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with business, product, and engineering teams to align forecasts with operational priorities, driving the application of advanced forecasting methods such as statistical techniques and machine learning models, and partnering with engineers to scale platforms for diverse needs. Ideal candidates have experience in Python, R, SQL, and cloud computing environments like AWS or Azure, along with proficiency in time series analysis and ML libraries like Scikit-learn and TensorFlow. This role involves working on complex forecasting problems at Walmart Global Tech, where you will tackle real-world demand planning challenges using cutting-edge techniques and scalable projects.
Build and improve forecasting models to support demand planning across item, store, and location levels.
Experiment with advanced ML/statistical techniques to enhance forecast accuracy and scalability.
Integrate additional data sources like promotions and macroeconomic indicators for more accurate forecasts.
Collaborate with engineering teams to define feature pipelines and deploy forecasts into production environments.
Monitor and evaluate forecasting models using dashboards and analytics tools to detect anomalies.
What we're looking for
2+ years of professional experience in machine learning, data analysis, or forecasting.
Strong programming skills in Python and R with proficiency in SQL.
Experience working with large datasets and cloud computing environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Proficiency in time series forecasting techniques and advanced methods such as probabilistic models or deep learning.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams on complex projects.
Strong communication skills for explaining analytical results to non-technical stakeholders.
Market check
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$117,000–$234,000
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68%
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$110,000–$220,000
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$126,800–$191,875
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About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail
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scikit-learn
PyTorch
TensorFlow
ADK
LangGraph
A/B testing
Agentic AI
OR models
ML libraries
distributed compute
production data pipelines
CI/CD